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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Significant Fire Evacuation at the 'Europa' Shopping Center in the Capital

A fire alarm was triggered at the Europa Shopping Center in Vilnius, prompting the evacuation of patrons due to burning wiring in a restaurant kitchen.

Mar 23 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire and explosion reported at Gallegos Lara cooperative warehouse in northern Guayaquil

A fire with an explosion occurred on the night of Friday, September 20, at a warehouse located in the Gallegos Lara cooperative in northern Guayaquil, causing alarm among local residents.

Mar 21 • 11:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire alarm triggered at Stortinget metro station

A fire alarm was triggered at the Stortinget metro station in Oslo, causing the metro to not stop at that station temporarily; however, authorities confirmed that there is no fire at the location.

Mar 19 • 09:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stortinget Subway Station Reopened

The Stortinget subway station in Oslo has reopened after a false fire alarm disrupted service earlier in the day.

Mar 19 • 09:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Woman in critical condition after fire tears through north Melbourne home

A woman in her 50s is in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire in Roxburgh Park, Melbourne, where two other residents managed to escape by breaking a window.

Mar 19 • 01:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Something is smoking, the doors are open": a frightening sight at the "Viada" gas station

A perceived fire hazard at a gas station in Dotnuva, Lithuania, turned out to be a false alarm triggered by smoke detectors.

Mar 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Neighbors saved an elderly resident from a smoky apartment in Jyväskylä

Neighbors rescued an elderly resident from a smoky apartment in Jyväskylä when a smoke alarm was triggered.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hotel guest took too long in the shower in Bavaria. The steam activated the fire alarm

A hotel guest in Bavaria triggered a fire alarm after taking an unusually long shower, causing concerns and disruptions.

Mar 15 • 19:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Alarm in Vilnius – house burned with open flames

A house on MÄ—nulio Street in Vilnius caught fire, with firefighters responding to the scene to extinguish the blaze.

Mar 15 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overheated fan causes smoke and alarms visitors at the Central Market in Campo Grande

An overheated fan created smoke at the Central Market in Campo Grande, causing alarm among visitors, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 14 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas Residents Worried About Wailing Alarm Sirens

Residents of Kaunas expressed concern after hearing alarming sirens without any prior notification or explanation.

Mar 12 • 13:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Gas Pipeline Fire in Prague 7, Firefighters Declared Second Alarm Level

A gas pipeline fire in Prague 7 has led firefighters to declare a second alarm, resulting in evacuations and halted traffic in the area.

Mar 10 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Stir in Vilnius center: what is happening in 'Europe'

A false alarm triggered at the Europos shopping center in Vilnius led to an extensive response from emergency services, ultimately revealing no significant danger.

Mar 10 • 11:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firefighters contain blaze at Head of Service office in Abuja

Firefighters in Abuja have successfully contained a blaze at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation without causing alarm among the public.

Mar 9 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Susanna Reid reveals behind-the-scenes glimpse as GMB yanked off air and evacuated

Susanna Reid and Ed Balls shared a dramatic behind-the-scenes moment on GMB after a fire alarm caused the show's abrupt evacuation on its debut day of a new four-hour format.

Mar 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Truck catches fire and scares drivers on Via Dutra, in Itatiaia

A truck caught fire on Via Dutra in Itatiaia, Brazil, causing alarm among drivers, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 9 • 11:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fire alarm affects metro operations around Christianshavn

A fire alarm at Christianshavn Station has halted metro services in the area, but no injuries have been reported.

Mar 8 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fire alarm closed metro operations around Christianshavn

A fire alarm at Christianshavn Station temporarily halted metro services on lines M1 and M2 in Copenhagen, but operations resumed shortly after.

Mar 8 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fire Alarm Halts Metro Operations Around Christianshavn

A fire alarm has temporarily suspended metro operations at Christianshavn Station in Copenhagen, affecting service in that specific area while the rest of the line remains operational.

Mar 8 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Emergency services and police present at metro station after fire alarm is triggered

A recent attack in Beirut has resulted in the deaths of several individuals and has drawn Israel into a conflict involving Iranian-supported Hezbollah.

Mar 8 • 12:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Resident woke up to the sound of the fire alarm and soon realized it was serious – watch the video of the violent fire in Vantaa

A fire in Vantaa had residents evacuating as a family was alerted by a fire alarm and safely called emergency services.

Mar 3 • 09:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Fights, fire in the streets, alarms on all mobile phones. Czechs stuck in Bahrain or Abu Dhabi

Czech citizens are facing chaos in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi due to street violence and widespread alarm notifications.

Mar 3 • 04:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

British airport in Cyprus is evacuated

The British military base Akrotiri in Cyprus was evacuated following a drone strike that triggered a fire alarm.

Mar 2 • 11:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Signal Testing Conducted at 'Galerija Centrs' on Friday Morning

A routine test of the fire safety systems at 'Galerija Centrs' shopping center in Latvia caused alarm sirens to sound on Friday morning, but there was no actual threat to visitors or staff.

Feb 27 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alarm in Birštonas Senate due to burning fan

A fire alarm was triggered in a Birštonas building when a fan in a bathroom burned, but no significant danger was posed to the occupants.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alarm at the Sanatorium in Birštonas Due to a Burning Fan

Emergency services responded to a report of smoke in a bathroom at the sanatorium in Birštonas, where a fan had burned but was extinguished without injuries reported.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Roope was at the gym when the fire alarm went off - Police suspect a man of aggravated damage

A 21-year-old man experienced a panic-inducing fire alarm incident at a gym in Tampere, Finland, which resulted in significant property damage and an ongoing police investigation.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Smoke Development at Radium Hospital

There was smoke development from a medical machine at Radium Hospital, prompting an evacuation and a response from emergency services.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Fire Alarm Triggered at Vocational Training Institution in Kaunas

A fire alarm was activated at a vocational training institution in Kaunas, but it was found to be a false alarm caused by smoke effects used in a school event.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire at Exclusive Hotel - Fire Alarm Did Not Work

A fire broke out at the exclusive Hotel Le Hameau du Kashmir in Val Thorens, France, on Sunday, but the fire alarm failed to activate, leading to concerns about safety protocols.

Feb 23 • 21:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fire department call proved unfounded

The fire department responded to a call that ultimately was found to be without basis.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Large alarm in Tampere – Fire

A fire broke out in a hall in Tampere, Finland, on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency response that successfully extinguished the flames without causing injuries.

Feb 20 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bus catches fire in Vinhedo and smoke scares residents

A bus caught fire in Vinhedo, Brazil, causing alarm among nearby residents, but fortunately, there were no injuries.

Feb 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berlin: Major operation in the Reichstag

A gas detector alarm in the Reichstag building triggered a fire brigade response, with initial reports indicating a small amount of a hazardous substance may have been released.

Feb 19 • 14:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Fire Department Deployment in the Reichstag Building

A gas alarm triggered a significant fire department response at the Reichstag building in Berlin this morning.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Smoke detectors may not work? The Ministry of Interior and Administration published a statement in a high-profile case

Concerns have been raised about the functionality of smoke detectors distributed in Poland, as reports suggest they may not be working properly, leading to widespread alarm from fire safety authorities and politicians alike.

Feb 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alarm of fire in the area of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

A medium-sized building fire has been reported in Vantaa near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Feb 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fire Alarm at Preschool in Nacka

A fire alarm at a preschool in Nacka was triggered by steam from a water leak in an electrical central, not an actual fire, leading to an evacuation.

Feb 18 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival concerts in Guayaquil change venue and date after alarm fire

The Municipality of Guayaquil has rescheduled carnival concerts due to a recent fire alarm incident in the city.

Feb 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Entities coordinate response to fire alarm 3 in Guayaquil

Authorities in Guayaquil are coordinating responses to a major structural fire designated as alarm level 3, with multiple agencies involved in the operation.

Feb 15 • 18:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eyewitness to the Flamingo car fire: 'My heart was racing like crazy'

An eyewitness describes the chaotic scene of a car fire in a parking garage in Vantaa, Finland, highlighting the absence of alarm sounds and heavy smoke in the moments leading to the fire.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Stopped toilets, cockroaches and defective fire doors. There was a red alarm for days. But no one did anything

The article investigates the poor safety conditions aboard the 'Scandinavian Star' prior to a tragic fire that claimed 159 lives, raising questions about the accountability of maritime authorities.

Feb 15 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A kettle caught fire at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport causing a major alarm

A kettle fire on an Airbus at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport prompted a large emergency response from local rescue services but resulted in no injuries or wider damage.

Feb 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire alarm 3 reported in multicommercial building on Cuenca and Eloy Alfaro streets: 23 fire units were deployed

A level 3 fire alarm was reported at a multicommercial building in downtown Guayaquil, prompting the dispatch of 23 fire units to the scene.

Feb 11 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Firefighting ongoing in Tartu municipality

Firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story residential building in Aovere village, Tartu municipality, where a man and a woman were safely evacuated thanks to a smoke alarm.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Not just smoke and fire: hidden factors that make smoke detectors alarm

The article discusses the importance of smoke detectors and emphasizes that not every alarm indicates a fire; often, false alarms occur due to benign factors.

Feb 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fire in motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte: 200 firefighters respond to alarm 3

A massive fire broke out at a motorcycle assembly factory in Guasmo Norte, Ecuador, prompting a response from 200 firefighters with extensive equipment.

Feb 9 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire incidents from Delhi to Gujarat create panic across the country

Multiple fire incidents in Delhi, Gujarat, Surat, and Chhattisgarh on Saturday caused significant alarm.

Feb 9 • 02:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Alarm for a building fire in downtown Helsinki

A medium-sized building fire has been reported in downtown Helsinki, prompting the deployment of eight fire units.

Feb 8 • 15:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Water poured from the ceiling. Hundreds were evacuated from the station

Around 200 people were evacuated from Poznań Główny station due to a fire alarm triggered by a water supply system failure.

Feb 6 • 08:54 UTC

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